Phone: 419.523.5608 Fax: 419.523.4171 Hours: M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm

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256 Williamstown Rd, Ottawa, OH 45875
Phone:
419.523.5608
Fax: 419.523.4171
Hours: M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm

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Public Health Related Laws

Disease Control

Communicable Diseases

Food Safety

Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code - OAC 3717-1
Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code - OAC 3717-1
Food Service Operations - OAC 3701-21
Food Service Operations - OAC 3701-21

Sewage & Water

Private Water Systems - OAC 3701-28
Sewage Treatment Systems - OAC 3701-29
Private Water Systems - ORC 3701.344
Sewage Treatment Systems - ORC 3718

Public Places

Campgrounds - ORC 3729
Swimming Pools - OAC 3701-31
Body Art - OAC 3701-9
Campgrounds - OAC 3701-26
Swimming Pools - ORC 3749
Body Art - ORC 3730
School Inspection Guidelines

Animal Bites

Rabies Control - OAC 3701-1
Rabies Control - ORC 955.26
Rabies Control - ORC 955.261
Nuisance - ORC 3707
Nuisance - ORC 3767

Putnam County Health Department


256 Williamstown Rd, Ottawa, OH 45875
Phone: 419.523.5608
Fax: 419.523.4171

Putnam County Health Department Hours


Monday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm

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If you need to report a public health emergency or environmental/occupational public health risk during office hours call 419.523.5608. After hours, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 419.523.3208.


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